Senior Manager, Propulsion Test, Launch and Recovery

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Space, Intelligence and Weapon Systems (SI&WS) Division is looking for a Senior Manager, Propulsion Test, Launch and Recovery within the Experimental Systems Group (ESG).  The selected candidate will be required to work 100% onsite located at Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Florida.

The ideal candidate will excel in both the engineering technical acumen/excellence required for this role while also being an engaging and motivating people leader, including committing to: 

• Prioritizing the development and career growth of engineering employees by attracting and developing talent, providing meaningful mentorship and stretch opportunities, and building high‑performing teams that align to ESG’s business vision and strategy
• Inspiring and empowering teams through a One Boeing mindset, collaboration, clear communication, and truth seeking/truth telling to drive shared goals and program execution
• Building and nurturing a Quality and Safety culture by cultivating inclusive perspectives, connecting and engaging with teammates and stakeholders, speaking up, and creating emotionally safe environments for raising safety, quality, and schedule concerns early
• Leading with accountability and a bias for action by using sound judgment amid uncertainty, managing complexity, applying business acumen to align decisions with ESG financial, programmatic and strategic objectives, adapting under pressure, driving process improvements, and demonstrating change leadership to deliver measurable results

 

Position Responsibilities:

The Senior Manager, Propulsion Test, Launch and Recovery aligns within the SI&WS Production, Test and Launch Engineering Capability and deployed within the ESG program at KSC. This position is responsible for propuslion systems testing and loading, launch integration including Day-of-Launch operations, and recovery operations to secure the system, prepare for transport and return to the major repair and refurbishment facility. The role delivers state-of-the-art engineering support for hardware build, integration, test, launch processing, mission readiness and product support.

• Develop and deploy multi-disciplined skills, model-based tools, and standardized processes that support engineering execution for integration, test, launch and recovery
• Drive functional collaboration across SI&WS programs to optimize resource utilization, mitigate critical skill gaps and ensure the highest levels of safety, quality, and program performance
• Collaborating with IPT leadership to manage the Cost Account for your contract Statement of Work
• Establish and sustain functional excellence standards, processes, tools, talent management practices, and workforce strategies that support program execution

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active) 

(Candidate must be willing and able to obtain a Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI or agree to enter a Continuous Evaluation program)).

 

This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Center.

 Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• Minimum 1 year of experience participating or leading in propulsion testing and loading operations
• Minimum 2 years of experience in engineering leadership, as a manager, temporary manager and/or in a team lead role
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a production/factory environment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in cost account management and participating in program reviews
• Experience in launch integration or recovery operations
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop people providing guidance, mentorship, performance coaching, and career development to build high‑performing, inclusive teams
• Strong communication skills and active listening, comfortable fostering open dialogue, psychological safety, and effective stakeholder engagement across a global organization
• Experience with reusable space systems
• Strong collaboration skills, including the ability to navigate organizational complexity and align cross-functional stakeholders around shared priorities
• Ability to quickly make sense of complex issues, respond effectively to ambiguous situations, communicate clearly, and elevate help when needed
• Strong natural leadership style that motivates people to act and inspires excellence and innovation
• Builds trust through openness, honesty, consistency, and adherence to ethical and professional standards
• Ability to build an environment of inclusion, transparency, and trust

Conflict of Interest:

• Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation:

• This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Pay and Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range: $ 170,000 – $ 230,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 14, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Experience Level
Manager
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.